Dried Kushen Root Slices 500g Unsulfured Sophora Flavescens Decoction Pieces for Tea and Foot Soak

Dried Kushen Root Slices, known in TCM as Ku Shen (苦参), from Sophora flavescens. These unsulfured decoction pieces come from Anhui, China, and are dried root slices sold as a raw edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, Ku Shen is bitter and cold, traditionally associated with the Heart, Liver, Stomach, and Large Intestine channels. It is commonly prepared as a decoction or tea and may also be used externally in foot soaks. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Ku Shen (苦参), the dried root of Sophora flavescens
• Unsulfured decoction pieces with no sulfur fumigation
• Sourced from Anhui, China, as a raw edible agricultural product
• Dried root slices suitable for decoction, tea, or external foot soak
• 500g bulk pack with 18-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light yellow to yellowish-brown with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically bitter with a mild woody note. External foot soak preparations are not intended for drinking.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed alone or with other herbs as a bitter herbal tea
• Used in external foot soak preparations
• Added to herbal soup or congee in traditional cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ku Shen is traditionally used in decoctions for its bitter, cold nature and is often paired with herbs such as Huang Bai or Bai Xian Pi. It is also commonly prepared as an external wash or foot soak in folk herbal practice. Traditional preparations typically involve simmering the dried slices in water.

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